Before we headed off backpacking we had so many questions, when to book accomodation, how to keep everything safe and how to manage our money. Despite being so excited for a dream to finally come true, all these amazing places we would be heading out to see and the experiences we would be having… yet

Italy, a stunning country from jagged mountains to flowing green vineyards, stunning beaches and stylish cities…it has it all! We recently travelled through many of the diverse regions in the North of the country and have in the past see the stunning south too. Here are 33 photos that are guaranteed to make you fall

Iceland seems to have grown and grown in popularity over the last few years and we certainly have been taking note! From a little known and presumed lump of ice somewhere in Northern Europe it has become THE place to visit. Boasting some of the most incredible and unspoilt natural scenery, breathtaking experiences and bucket

With our first backpacking stint having begun just over a week ago we thought we would share with you a check list we made when we were organising our trip. Backpacking for the first time can be an intimidating prospect and despite all our excitement we were also often overcome with what we needed to

Backpacking is an amazing time, travelling to new and exciting places, experiencing new things and going on a wild journey across the world. But with that also comes worries and stresses, mostly around keeping your valuables safe. Many of us travel with money, cameras, tablets, important documents and even a laptop if you are a

Oslo is famous for being one of the most expensive cities in the world and Norway one of the dearest countries. So when we arrived here from travelling in Australia where we had been working and Asia where everything is dirt cheap we knew we would have our work cut out backpacking the city on

Arriving into Gothenburg, a wonderfully overlooked city that is a perfect mixture of fascinating history and thriving modernity we wanted to stay somewhere special. Walking through the elegant doors of Hotel Royal Gothenburg we knew we had found just that. The oldest hotel in Gothenburg exuded class as it told the narrative of this beautiful place

Sydney is known as a bustling, busy and large metropolis that can be overwhelming and expensive! However, many people don’t realise that just a 2 hour train journey outside of the city is the incredible and expansive Blue Mountains National park. This beautiful area is easily accessible and well developed for visitors no matter what

Heading back to Europe from months away in Asia and Australia and having just survived a long haul flight we needed somewhere simple, easy and comfortable for our stay in Oslo. CityBox Hotel ticked all the boxes for us, it has a very simple booking process and a quick and easy check in that allows

Although topping many a bucket list here is so much more to this country than Machu Picchu. Two weeks might seem like a long time, but with so much to do in this amazing country you need to choose your itinerary carefully. So where should you visit during your two-week trip? Here are some places you

Sydney is well known as a large, busy and modern city, but many don’t realise just how many amazing beaches and coastal walks there are around the city. We managed to explore just a small handful of those within range of the cities public transport and discovered some absolutely pristine coastline. It’s that Aussie lifestyle

Island hopping around the crystal clear waters of the Greek Islands is a dream for most of us, but imagine you aren’t just sitting back and following someone elses course, but joining the crew of your own yacht on a flotilla sailing holiday is beyond amazing! We’d never heard of this concept before, but it

Sydney, the huge metropolis of Australia, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest cities and known to be pretty expensive. Yet thousands of backpackers head here every year to take in the sights and sounds of this landmark filled state capital and they do so on a budget! As one of the many working tourist visa

The Australian Outback is a strange and mysterious place. It stretches out for miles and miles of nothingness. Heading down the famous Stuart Highway that runs pretty much down the centre of Australia was at times like playing one of those old car games on the mega drive, where it’s just the same scenery repeated

Visitors to Bulgaria will discover a land of picturesque villages and stunning nature. Many tourists come to the country to spend time on the sandy Black Sea beaches in the summer, and others come to the world-class ski slopes in the winter. Many visitors will limit their sightseeing to the museums, galleries, and churches of

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Meet The Roaming Renegades

We are Nic and Paul, The Roaming Renegades! A married couple who are quitting the 9-5 for a life of travel & adventure. We are leaving behind the "normal" way of living in which we are conditioned into giving away our best years for a retirement which may never happen. Live for today we say! Our travelling style is to see the world through alternative perspectives, getting off the beaten track, going on wild adventures and participating in some "Dark Tourism!"
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